Dr. Sarah Willey, MO Psychologist 2019045861

Dr. Sarah Willey is a licensed psychologist practicing in Missouri who brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to work with adults facing a range of mental health concerns. She holds a PsyD, a Doctor of Psychology degree, earned at Wheaton College in 2018, and is credentialed as MO Psychologist 2019045861, indicating her Missouri psychologist license. With three years of professional experience, Dr. Willey has served in diverse settings including college counseling, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and most recently with the Veterans Affairs system.

Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, grief, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among other areas. She also works with blended family dynamics, family-of-origin issues, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders including seasonal shifts, women’s issues, workplace difficulties, and challenges common to young adults.

Dr. Willey’s style centers on careful listening and collaboration. She draws from cognitive-behavioral approaches, solution-focused techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients set goals, build skills, and navigate change. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which their story is valued and progress is approached as a shared process.

Approach-focused online therapy with flexible delivery

Dr. Sarah Willey integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside a client-centered stance to support change in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to mood and anxiety concerns and offers practical skills for managing symptoms and responding to life stressors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people explore their own motivations and strengthen commitment to personal goals, which can be useful for making changes related to career, relationships, or health behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Willey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes listening and partnership so treatment can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Willey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different levels of comfort with technology. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into daily life.